Common krait

Scientific Name

Bungarus caeruleus

IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Length

1 m (avg)

Range

South of the Himalayas in India; Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh

Habitat Type

Open countryside, forests, close to habitation, agricultural landscapes

Threats

Persecutory killing

Did You Know

It is among the most venomous snakes in India. Venom is a potent neurotoxin.

Also Known As

Indian krait

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IUCN Status

Least Concern (LC)

Length

1 m (avg)

Range

South of the Himalayas in India; Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh

Habitat Type

Open countryside, forests, close to habitation, agricultural landscapes

Threats

Persecutory killing

Did You Know

It is among the most venomous snakes in India. Venom is a potent neurotoxin.

Also Known As

Indian krait

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Through videos, stories, infographics and more, here's a deep dive into the world and life of the common krait.

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